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How to get the viral A-ha filter on TikTok

While browsing TikTok, you may have seen videos of people trying out the viral “A-ha” filter that turns anything into a cool sketch.

TikTok's viral “A-ha” filter brings the nostalgic charm of the iconic “Take On Me” music video right to your screen, allowing you to turn anything you film into a cool pencil sketch animation.

Just like the famous scene where the band's lead singer enters a hand-drawn world, you can achieve a similar effect with a modern touch.

The filter is easy to use and features a slider that lets you control how much of your video is converted to the pencil sketch. You can apply the effect to your entire scene or just parts of it, adding a unique blend of real life and animation.

How to use the half-screen sketch filter on TikTok

How to get the viral “A-ha” filter on TikTok:

  1. Open TikTok.
  2. Click on the Plus button to open the camera.
  3. Tap 'Effects' in the lower left corner.
  4. Click on the magnifying glass and search “Half screen sketch.”
  5. Select the filter with the same name by tapping on it. This will open your camera with the filter applied.
  6. Adjust the slider by hand to control how much of your scene is converted to the pencil sketch animation. You can start with just a small portion of the screen and gradually increase the effect for a more dramatic transition.

A popular trend is to film yourself stepping from the real world into the animated world. Many users start with half of their screen in normal view and slowly enter the outlined portion to mimic the famous transformation from the original music video.

If you want to try out more of TikTok's most popular filters, you can check out our guides including how to get the Bridgerton filter on TikTok and how to get the viral Bratz filter on TikTok.

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